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Atlanta, GA vs Morton, IL

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- Morton spends 4.9% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% higher in Morton than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morton had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAMorton, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,068$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,067$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21414573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Morton    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Good place to live. Safe, clean, nice people, good  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town that is extremely well kept. Lots of humidity all the  More

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